Sr. Backend Software Engineer (Python, Django, Flask)
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Sr. Backend Software Engineer (Python, Django, Flask)
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Location: Glendale, CA
Industry: SaaS/Internet Consumer Products
Compensation: $150k-$180k
SUMMARY:
We're currently looking for a passionate Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python/React) to join our team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience in Python, skilled with Python based web frameworks like Django or Flask, experience developing cloud-native applications in Google Cloud & AWS and knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Building a platform at this scale and releasing new multi-platform features with zero downtime multiple
- Contribute to the backend development of world-class mobile, web, and desktop products using Python, Django, and Flask.
- Build new capabilities into our web platform that is used by a million people per day while maintaining reliability, scalability, and code quality.
- Participate in development of unit tests and code reviews.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex system issues.
- Participate in our Agile Scrum process including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design teams integrated into our Agile "pods".
REQUIRE SKILLS & EXPEIRENCE:
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology/Systems, or related fields
- 7+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
- Track record of developing scalable and high-traffic web, mobile, and desktop applications.
- History of working on complex projects and ability to work cross-team to solve problems.
- Advanced skills in building web application backends in Python and Django/Flask.
- Strong working knowledge of NoSQL data-stores, task queues, and common architectural components.
- Understanding of Unix/Linux operating system.
- Experience with developing cloud-native applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire to expand your skill sets and learn new technologies.
- Relentless dedication and discipline in building world-class enduring software.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPEIRENCE:
- Experience with Google Firestore NoSQL database or similar databases (i.e., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Knowles of public cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (preferred) and AWS
- Familiarity with Docker for local virtualized development or other similar containerization technologies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.